BMW 7-Series BMW 7-Series 2008 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2011

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BMW 7-Series vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 7-Series vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $78,900

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $12,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $72,675

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $11,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
Model7-Series5-Series
Trim750i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $76,800 $60,200
Base Invoice $70,835 $55,585
Luxury Seating Package 2,200  
Convenience Package 1,000 1,700
Adaptive Ride Package 1,900  
Rear Entertainment Package 2,200  
HD radio 350  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 350
Proximity key 1,000  
Night vision 2,200 2,600
Adaptive cruise control 2,400  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   500
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,950
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Dynamic Handling Package   2,700
Sport Package   2,200
Cold Weather Package   650
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,200
Luxury Seating Package 2,000  
Convenience Package 910 1,545
Adaptive Ride Package 1,730  
Rear Entertainment Package 2,000  
HD radio 315  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 320
Proximity key 910  
Night vision 1,695 2,365
Adaptive cruise control 2,135  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   455
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,775
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Dynamic Handling Package   2,455
Sport Package   2,000
Cold Weather Package   590
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,000
Options (change) 13,845 17,825
Options (change) 12,235 16,215
Destination 825 875
Total Price $91,470 $78,900
Total Invoice $83,895 $72,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,004
Model Year20082011
Model7-Series5-Series
Trim750i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine360hp V8400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$91,470$78,900
Adjustments for Features-2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,235$78,900
Total Invoice$83,895$72,675
Adjustments for Features-2160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,679$72,675

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Features Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082011
Model7-Series5-Series
Trim750i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Integrated hands-free telephone$500 
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Pedestrian detection, night $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD changer for entertainment system$200 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$5,150$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2160

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082011
Model7-Series5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.7 in116.9 in
Length198.4 in193.1 in
Width74.9 in73.2 in
Height58.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,839 lb.4,376 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested102579%
Total Not Requested27521%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Ride Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Rear Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, console-mounted1000Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
DVD changer for entertainment system200No
Total Requested100082%
Total Not Requested22518%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested12545%
Total Not Requested15055%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Total Requested175097%
Total Not Requested503%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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